Tag: Metro and Traffic

Metro may update its fare gates to take credit cards, smartphones or federal ID cards and get rid of its aging SmarTrip system. (Photo: Examiner file)

Metro getting closer to credit card payments on rail, bus

Liz Essley · March 10, 2013 5:00 am

Plans to build a Metro station at Alexandria's Potomac Yard have hit another snag, pushing back the opening of a potential station there to 2017 at the earliest. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Shuttles move Metro passengers smoothly around closed stations

Kate Jacobson · March 9, 2013 5:00 am

Traffic on Interstate 66 east.

Interstate 66 may get express lanes to ease congestion

Liz Essley · March 9, 2013 5:00 am

The Red Line faces delays Friday due to a cracked rail outside Tenleytown. (Photo: Examiner file)

Cracked rail means Red Line delays during evening rush

Liz Essley · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

The man accused in the hit-and-run that left a District police officer in the hospital Tuesday night has been ordered held without bond. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Suspect in hit-and-run of D.C. cop held without bond, hearing postponed

Alan Blinder · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free rides home on St. Patrick's Day through its SoberRide program. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Get a free SoberRide home on St. Paddy’s Day

Liz Essley · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

Fairfax County found the number of bicycle crashes in the area went up 26 percent last year. (Photo: Examiner file)

Bike crashes up in Fairfax County, officials seek cause

Taylor Holland · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

Opium found in shampoo bottles at Dulles Airport, feds say

Naomi Jagoda · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli made $194,398 last year and paid a combined $10,881 in state and federal taxes, according to newly released tax returns. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Dems ask Ken Cuccinelli if he’ll repeal Virginia transportation tax hikes

Steve Contorno · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

Metro to host three open houses on Silver Line

Liz Essley · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

Fairfax supervisor wants $2.2 million worth of extra bus service to Reston

Liz Essley · March 8, 2013 5:00 am

Man, 75, struck by car in Silver Spring

Man, 75, struck by car in Silver Spring

April Burbank · March 7, 2013 5:00 am